Billy was an ironworker and a member of Local 392 in East St. Louis, Illinois. He was an avid Harley-Davidson rider and motorcycle enthusiast.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Robert and Mary Ann, nee Jones, Brandt, and a sister, Jody Brandt.
Surviving are his son, Patrick Brandt of O’Fallon, Illinois, three grandchildren; Gracie Mae, Phillip, and Addie, a sister, Laura Eversz of Los Angeles, California, a brother, Bobby (Anita) Brandt of Chandler, Arizona, three nieces; Annie and Charlotte Eversz, and Kristin Hawk, a nephew, Eric Brandt, other relatives and many friends, especially Kim Worthen, Bill and Debbie Hasty, Keith and Katrina Eugea.
Memorials are appreciated to A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois, 311 E. Main St., #418, Galesburg, IL 61401, www.abate-org.
Memories and expressions of condolences may be made at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 pm, Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois.
Funeral services are private